Sophie Countess of Wessex: Did she go against Royal Family? How she 'asserted' herself

SOPHIE, COUNTESS OF WESSEX, and Prince Edward, both 55, have been married for over 20 years. She is a full-time member of the Royal Family, but what does her speech reveal? An expert gave their verdict.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, became a working royal when she married Prince Edward in 1999. Since then, she has seemingly taken to her royal duties with ease and it is often speculated she is the closest royal with the Queen. The Countess has appeared confident and has used her speech to assert herself in the role.